While many people may not think about their heart health on a daily basis, there are steps that can be taken every day to improve it. As February is American Heart Month, Interventional Cardiologist Dr. Keith Atassi from Community Healthcare System...
In 2020, with COVID-19 instigating many issues hurting local communities, Horizon Bank did what it does best and rushed to donate $250,000 for COVID-19 relief efforts in March of 2020. This pledge was in addition to their yearly Horizon Cares grants...
Healthcare Foundation of La Porte (HFL) has poured into the La Porte community since its inception and in 2017, they identified major needs within the community and plotted a strategic roadmap based on those needs. To address these community...
Despite the trials brought about by COVID-19 restrictions, Whiting restaurants have found ways to keep their restaurants afloat while supporting their staff members and the community. Whiting has even had some new restaurants...
For every 1,000 live births in La Porte County, approximately nine infants die before reaching their first birthday. In 2018, the Northern Region (Elkhart, La Porte, Marshall, and St. Joseph Counties) saw five out of every 1,000 white babies and six...
Having grown up in Michigan City, Chief Nursing Officer Sarah Jones enjoys getting to see and interact with people she has known for years on a regular basis. She said it is special and rewarding to take care of her home community through her work at...
On December 31 this year, Don Babcock will retire after over 40 years of working at NIPSCO. Babcock said that he was offered a voluntary severance package that he decided to take advantage of, otherwise, he would probably still be...
To welcome in the new year and celebrate the stories I have been able to share since I started working here at GreatNews.Life, I decided to compile a list of my favorite interactions, stories, and overall experiences on the job. Here is a look back...
The holiday season is often referred to as a season of joy and a time to spread good cheer. For some, however, the season is bleak and magnifies their already existing mental health struggles or brings on new ones. HealthLinc Chief Behavioral...
When looking for real estate large enough to house a 150,000-square foot industrial building, Bob Qualls Sr. and his associates found a 23-acre property in Thomas Rose Industrial Park in La Porte and purchased it. La Porte Economic Advancement...